By:  Brimer                                            H.R. No. 279
       73R4571 SDU-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  Hazel Lucky, whose generosity to the needy has earned her a special
    1-3  place in the hearts of many Texans; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Known as "Mama" Lucky among those she helps, this
    1-5  esteemed resident of Fort Worth selflessly carries on a New Year's
    1-6  Day tradition begun in 1943 by her parents, who served black-eyed
    1-7  peas from their local restaurant, Behn's Place; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Each year, Mrs. Lucky prepares as much as 100 pounds
    1-9  of black-eyed peas, 150 pounds of cabbage, and 140 pounds of
   1-10  chitlins, which she serves out of her home to as many as 500 needy
   1-11  people; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, A devoutly religious woman who acts in accordance
   1-13  with the highest ideals of her faith, Mrs. Lucky also provides food
   1-14  to hungry people on a daily basis in addition to preparing her
   1-15  traditional New Year's Day feasts; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, Through her outstanding efforts to care for the
   1-17  needy and homeless, Hazel Lucky has truly made a difference in the
   1-18  lives of thousands of people; in a day and age when increasingly
   1-19  few people will take the time to see a wrong and right it, the
   1-20  remarkable compassion and dedication displayed by Mrs. Lucky
   1-21  provides a worthy example for us all; now, therefore, be it
   1-22        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-23  Legislature hereby commend Hazel Lucky for her exemplary record of
   1-24  service to those in need and extend to her best wishes for
    2-1  continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further
    2-2        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-3  prepared for Mrs. Lucky as an expression of high regard by the
    2-4  Texas House of Representatives.